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  • Thailand NewsAbhisit predicts Paetongtarn’s govt term to last, despite challenges

    Abhisit predicts Paetongtarn’s govt term to last, despite challenges

    Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s government is expected to complete the rest of its three-year term, as no coalition parties seem prepared for an early General Election, according to former Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva, who also noted that these parties are still striving to demonstrate to their voters that they merit re-election. However, he pointed out that the coalition’s weak point…

  • Phuket NewsAnchalee Tephabutra resigns from Thailand’s Democrat Party after 31 years

    Anchalee Tephabutra resigns from Thailand’s Democrat Party after 31 years

    Anchalee Tephabutra, a prominent political figure and a devoted member of the Democrat Party for over 31 years, announced her resignation, causing ripples in the political landscape of Thailand. Having been a confidante to Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva during his tenure, her departure from the party marks a significant event. Anchalee has been a cornerstone for the Democrats in Phuket…

  • Thailand NewsThailand’s Democrat Party in crisis following mass leadership change

    Thailand’s Democrat Party in crisis following mass leadership change

    The Democrat Party in Thailand teeters on the brink of a crisis, following an overwhelming loss of members due to a recent change in leadership, according to the party’s former leader Abhisit Vejjajiva. Chalermchai Sri-on, the ninth elected leader of the Democrats, took over the reins amidst internal turmoil. Abhisit, in his first public comment since the leadership election on December 9,…

  • Thailand NewsDemocrats to elect new leader amid Abhisit and Watanya speculation

    Democrats to elect new leader amid Abhisit and Watanya speculation

    The Democrat Party is set to meet and establish guidelines for selecting a new leader, with Abhisit Vejjajiva and Watanya Bunnag, head of the party’s political innovations working group, being the potential candidates. Yesterday, party spokesperson Ramet Rattanachaweng announced that the caretaker executive panel would convene tomorrow to outline the process for choosing a new leader and appointing a new…